National Briefing | Washington: Trampolines Recalled

By John Files (NYT)

Published: January 26, 2005

A Texas company has recalled about one million trampolines and nearly 300,000 safety enclosures for them because of problems with sharp edges and weak frames, federal officials said. The company, Jumpking Inc. of Mesquite, which announced the recall along with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, said it had received reports of numerous injuries related to the products, including head traumas and severe lacerations. The company said consumers should stop using the products, and call (866)302-8669 for free repair kits and more information. John Files (NYT)